The NATJOINTS welcomes the arrest of two alleged instigators who are believed to be behind the taxi related strike which led to all major routes into Mthatha being blocked on Monday, 27 May 2024. While police moved in swiftly to restore law and order, they have also have been working […]
Month: May 2024
Two illegal miners arrested for possession of stolen precious minerals
Multidisciplinary Forces comprising the SAPS Tactical Response Team, National Intervention Unit and the Public Order Police conducted Disruptive Operation Vala Umgodi on Wednesday, 29 May 2024 in the evening with the intention to conduct disruptive operations on illegal mining and illegal transportation of precious minerals. The team in the early […]
Changing the Rhythm of Trucking at RFA Convention 2024
“Cometh the hour, cometh the trucker … Remember that YOU are my Man in the Arena”. These powerful words and significant call to action, spoken by Road Freight Association (RFA) Chairperson Penwell Lunga, were the high impact opening of the 2024 Convention. Themed ‘Changing the Rhythm of Trucking’, RFA Convention […]
Road Freight SME Masterclass Delivers Key Insights on Driving SME Vertical Growth
The Road Freight SME Summit recently hosted an enlightening masterclass webinar featuring two industry stalwarts: Oliver Naidoo, Managing Director of JC Auditors, and Phuti Semenya, CA(SA), founder of Maysene Logistics. The event, expertly facilitated by Florence Musundwa, founder of the Road Freight SME Summit, provided attendees with invaluable insights into […]
Truck on fire on the N2 north by Chesterville
A truck is currently on fire on the N2 north by Chesterville! Two lanes closed as fire department rushes to the scene. Stay safe and avoid the area if possible!
Rapid response by a team of SAPS members leads to the recovery of a hijacked truck, stolen goods worth R2 Million and six arrests
The rapid and swift response of a multi-disciplinary SAPS team comprising of the Northern Cape Provincial Organised Crime Investigation: Crime Detection, Kimberley Flying Squad and Kimberley Crime Prevention unit on Tuesday, 28 May 2024 led to the recovery of a hijacked truck transporting groceries and the apprehension and arrest of […]
Volvo to launch hydrogen-powered trucks
Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the global commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. Trucks that run on green hydrogen provide a significant step to Volvo […]
Millions of rands worth of illicit cigarettes and five tipper trucks recovered through high-density Operation Vala Umgodi
The joint operational multi-disciplinary forces comprising of the SAPS Tactical Response Team, National Intervention Unit, Public Order Police, Organised Crime Investigation, K9 Unit, Border Police Team along with the SANDF as well as the Department of Home Affairs have recovered five tipper trucks and millions of rands worth of illicit […]
New Multimodal Inland Port Association launched at Transport Forum
A significant milestone was reached in the South African logistics sector with the recent launch of the Multimodal Inland Port Association (MIPA). This new association was launched during the Transport Forum, an online event on 23 May 2024 attended by over 250 delegates, with a distinguished panel from industry, Transnet […]
Operation Shanela teams secure the arrest of 250 suspects in the Northern Cape Province
As citizens prepare to cast their votes during the National and Provincial Elections, Operation Shanela continues to ensure a safe and secure environment for all inhabitants. The ongoing Operation Shanela high-density operations were executed across the Northern Cape Province from 20 May 2024 until 26 May 2024 to address all […]